Control Systems Specialist, Senior

About the role

Audubon is currently seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Control System Engineering Specialist will lead automation and control systems projects, including documentation, meetings, programming, graphics development, industrial networking, and testing.

Responsibilities

The Control Systems Engineering Specialist will be responsible for leading automation and control systems projects. Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Knowledge of global work processes: MOC, DCS, SIS, Reliability, Alarm Management, PHA, and Custody Transfer
• Providing effective leadership and support for Project Execution
• Interacting closely with designated operations, projects organization, vendors and technical staff
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation systems, procedures and regulations (DCS, SIS, PLC, Relay, ICS, etc)
• Developing specifications for various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, work processes, engineering guides, general specifications, and good engineering practice
• Field troubleshooting various control systems and components
• Providing technical support for project related activities (loop checks, installation/commissioning, etc.) and turnaround planning
• Developing control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List
• Developing custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications
• Soliciting software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as required
• Gathering and recording information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications
• Tracking and maintaining awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments
• Adhering to company quality standards and following engineering checking and approval procedures
• Complying with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations
• Actively participating in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately reporting any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor

Requirements and Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university preferred
• An associate's degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement
• Hands on experience with computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems
• 7+ years of experience with one or more industrial control systems
• Preferably Honeywell (TDC 3000 or Experion PKS) and/or Emerson DeltaV systems
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Proficiency with computer based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365